Translating theory into practice through cross-disciplinary research and real-world solutions
The Readiness Institute exists to translate the Societal Readiness Index (SRI) from theory into practice. As a dedicated entity capable of conducting cross-disciplinary research and deploying real-world solutions, we scan for gaps identified by SRI—whether technical (e.g., the need for more transparent AI systems) or social (e.g., a demand for new welfare models).
Our work bridges the critical gap between exponential AI growth and linear societal adaptation, ensuring communities and organizations can thrive in an AI-powered future.
Developing open-source dashboards for tracking AI literacy rates and refining bias-detection libraries for public use.
"Our technical team is building tools that make AI transparency accessible to everyone, not just specialists."
Collaborating with local governments to pilot new job-transition programs and develop language-specific AI literacy materials.
"We're helping communities prepare for AI-driven economic shifts through targeted training and support systems."
Exploring policy-simulation engines that test legislative proposals before they reach the real world, helping policymakers make evidence-based decisions.
"Our simulations allow policymakers to see the potential impacts of AI regulations before implementation."
The SRI identifies weak points in societal readiness, such as "Citizen Empowerment" and "Economic Adaptability" in specific communities.
The Readiness Institute partners with AI TownSquare to organize targeted training programs and develops language-specific AI literacy materials.
After implementation, the SRI is recalculated. Gains in literacy rates and new policy initiatives drive up the overall readiness score.
Initial data revealed low AI literacy in certain districts, especially among older adults. Surveys indicated skepticism toward AI-driven government services, and job transition benefits for displaced workers were minimal.
After targeted interventions, including AI literacy programs and expanded job transition benefits, the city saw significant improvements in readiness metrics and public sentiment.
"By highlighting specific vulnerabilities and prompting immediate interventions, SRI functions as the 'self-correcting engine' of Societal Readiness. Its iterative nature ensures that as AI evolves, so does society—closing the readiness gap one pillar at a time."
